[Interview] LHHA’s Mimi Faust Announces New Book, Talks Love & Life When The Cameras Are Off

Like some of you reality TV junkies, I too was fascinated with seeing the lives of the cast of Love & Hip Hop Atlanta. Since the popular VH1 show is on hiatus until season two, I thought it was a perfect time to catch up with Mimi Faust. As you know, Mimi has a child with her cast-mate Stevie J and if you watched their story-line throughout the season, you'll know that these two loved and faught hard. We recently caught up with her and talked relationships and love (what her status is with Stevie J and the theory that all men cheat), if she's been in contact with Joseline (outside of filming), life when the camera's aren't rolling (she's penning a book, launching a kids clothing line and a home line) and if she'll be back for season two. Peep a few excerpts below:

On life after season the season ended:  

I'm busier than I've ever been in my entire life – which is good.

On business ventures, outside of LHHA: 

I have my business, Keep It Clean, which I've had for 11 years. Its a cleaning service. I do residential and commercial property. I clean for high end clientele. I'm actually doing a clothing line inspired by my daughter. I'm doing a whole children's line of cute, casual, comfortable clothes. I'm coming out with a book. It's called Warning Signs about dating men in the business. Also, another thing that I'm doing, I'm coming out with a home line that'll be in Target or Walmart – I want it to be affordable. It'll be accessories for your home.

On if she was acurraely portrayed on the show:

I was portrayed how they saw fit for the show. 

Oh her relationship with Stevie J:

He's Dad, I'm Mom, we co-parent and we're cordial. We have to do business together as well.

On why she thinks LHHA was so successful: 

I think it was successful because it was real. The situations were real and I don't think people were used to seeing that.

Watch the full interview below. 

Part 1: 

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Part 2: 

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[Credit: Videographer Jessica Hatter, Producer/Editor Maya Table]  

[Editor’s Note: We’ve created a series called ‘Cocktails (or Coffee) with The Jasmine Brand’, where we chat with celebs in a more comfortable environment. Our goal is to catch up with celebs, reality stars, etc., during their ‘off time’ (when they aren’t shooting, on tour), in hopes of giving folk a real look at who their favorite (or not so favorite) celebs are. We’ll include some behind-the-scenes footage–like me checking my phone a million times, or someone stopping by to speak with Mimi mid-interview. Anywho, give me your thoughts on whether you like it or it sucks b*lls. As always, thank you for your patience and sorry for rambling.]